Martavis Bryant will get 'every opportunity' to be No. 2 receiver

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/19/15) The Steelers will give second-year pro Martavis Bryant "every opportunity this summer to claim the No. 2 receiver spot" opposite superstar Antonio Brown, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Offensive coordinator Todd Haley said what Bryant accomplished in the second half of last season was a "big thing."

“We are looking for him to come in and make a push against Markus Wheaton for that No. 2 spot and continue to give us big-time production, specifically in the red area where a big target like that can make a big impact,” Haley said.

A fourth-round pick out of Clemson, Bryant was inactive the first six games before catching six touchdowns in the first four games he played. He finished with 26 catches for 549 yards and eight scores, adding five grabs for 61 yards and a touchdown in the playoff loss to Baltimore.

“When young guys come in at the receiver position and contribute early like he did, it is a big thing,” Haley said. “He took a lot of pressure off Antonio Brown and Markus Wheaton … he really had a big impact on our offense. He is a guy we are going to work real hard throughout the offseason and, like all young players, he should make progress from year one to year two.”

Wheaton caught 53 passes for 644 yards and two scores while playing every game.

Steelers' Troy Polamalu doubtful to play Sunday vs. Chiefs

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(12/19/14) The Steelers released their final injury report for Week 16’s game against the Chiefs and safety Troy Polamalu (knee) is listed as doubtful.

Cornerback Ike Taylor (shoulder) is also listed as doubtful. Tight end Matt Spaeth (elbow) is the only player listed as questionable.

Trio of Steelers make strong contributions to Sunday win

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/14/14) As usual, no Steelers receiver could match what Antonio Brown produced Sunday against Atlanta. But a trio certainly helped the team to victory.

The best of the bunch were tight end Heath Miller, whose 26-yard snag late in the third quarter helped him finish with 68 yards on four receptions, and wideout Markus Wheaton, who made good on all five targets for 66 yards. Martavis Bryant pitched in with three catches for 31 yards.

Steelers' Markus Wheaton gets more involved in loss to Saints

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(11/30/14) Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton bounced back from a sluggish performance last week with five catches for 61 yards on sunday against the Saints.

Wheaton has struggled to stay involved in the Steelers' passing game this season, only cracking 50 yards five times.

Wheaton will look to build off this performance next week against the Bengals.

Steelers get offensive contributions in comeback win

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/17/14) The Steelers got several contributions in their 27-24 win at Tennessee on Monday night. Among them, receiver Lance Moore made a 15-yard catch, wideout Markus Wheaton caught one of five targets for 6 yards and running back Dri Archer had one reception for minus-5 yards.

Broken fingers kept Markus Wheaton from seeing a lot of playing time as a rookie last season, a problem the Steelers hope isn't a factor in 2014. That's because they need to speedy Wheaton to move into the starting lineup following the departure of Emmanuel Sanders. Wheaton was an excellent college receiver but didn't have it carry over into last year when he caught six passes for 64 yards. Expect to have a good idea on what to expect from Wheaton during the preseason -- if he can hold off rookie Martavius Bryant and make some eye-opening plays like Antonio Brown did back when he was a youngster then Wheaton could make Fantasy owners happy. For now he's a late-round gamble.
(Updated 5/28/14)